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Russ is joined by Sean Vodden and Mike Callaghan of Team Canada BBQ to talk about the Asbury Park Beer Fest, homebrewing, and what the Gents have been up to. Then The Kooky Canuck himself Shawn Danko joins the boys to chat about a little taste of Canada in Memphis, a 4lb 12,000 calorie burger, and competitive eating!
The Sporting Gentlemen March 9 2015: Shawn Danko by Lastwordonsports on Mixcloud
Mike Callaghan – Team Canada’s Pitmaster is no stranger to the International Stage. Receipiant to a multitude of awards as the Black Pig BBQ and as Team Canada we plan on continuing that tradition. On our first time out with the new team, we took 1st Place for BBQ sauce at Memphis in May World Championship Cooking Contest. The best dam BBQ sauce in the World
Shawn Danko is the owner and operator of the Kooky Canuck in Memphis Tennessee. Shawn has shared the stage with Mike at the Jack Daniel’s World Championship , Memphis in May and the World Food Championship. Shawn was instrumental in the formation of Team Canada BBQ and is a founding partner of the team.
Sean Vodden is the chef du cuisine at Trevor Kitchen and Bar and the team’s star chef. Sean brings his expertise to the team and drives our fine dining experience in both competition and to the guests of Team Canada BBQ at one of our exclusive events.
Russ “Big Mick” McKenzie is Station Manager for Last Word Radio at Last Word on Sports, and has spent a tremendous amount of time on the radio in the past, with WSIA 88.9 NY, WZBT 91.1 PA, and his own independent podcast, The Psychedelic Toaster Show. There are 5 things he loves – his wife, his dog, technology, beer, and good sport. He spends most of his free time thinking about tactical changes on his beloved New York Red Bulls. He also enjoys herding cats and arguing with trees.
